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The [[Energy strategy of the EU]] refers to the compilation of energy policies of the European Union. They are driven by three main objectives: <ref>[http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/energy-strategy European Commission: DG Energy]</ref> | The [[Energy strategy of the EU]] refers to the compilation of energy policies of the European Union. They are driven by three main objectives: <ref>[http://ec.europa.eu/energy/en/topics/energy-strategy European Commission: DG Energy]</ref> | ||
| − | # To secure energy supplies to ensure the reliable provision of energy whenever and wherever needed; | + | # '''Security of supply''': To secure energy supplies to ensure the reliable provision of energy whenever and wherever needed; |
| − | # | + | # '''Competitiveness''': To ensure that energy providers operate in a competitive environment that ensures affordable prices for homes, businesses, and industries; |
| − | # | + | # '''Sustainability''': Sustainable energy consumption, through the lowering of greenhouse gas emissions, pollution, and fossil fuel dependence. |
=Links for further research= | =Links for further research= | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
Revision as of 14:29, 23 October 2016
The Energy strategy of the EU refers to the compilation of energy policies of the European Union. They are driven by three main objectives: [1]
- Security of supply: To secure energy supplies to ensure the reliable provision of energy whenever and wherever needed;
- Competitiveness: To ensure that energy providers operate in a competitive environment that ensures affordable prices for homes, businesses, and industries;
- Sustainability: Sustainable energy consumption, through the lowering of greenhouse gas emissions, pollution, and fossil fuel dependence.
